Inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman with attached shoulder strap and pocket

ABSTRACT

The inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman with attached shoulder strap and pocket is an inflatable bladder constructed from PVC material with heat sealing for assembly. The two chambers allow for maximum flexibility in firmness of support and height either as a footrest with one chamber inflated or as an ottoman with three more basic levels of support dependent upon which side the ottoman rests on the floor. Additional support is provided in the ottoman by additional ribbing on each side also made from PVC material. The invention has a velour surface on five sides. The sixth side is two-layered non-velour PVC material with an opening on one of the shorter sides to form a pocket. Attached to the inner layer of the non-velour PVC side are the two ends of the attached adjustable carrying strap. The strap can be easily placed inside the pocket when in use on the floor.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention would likely be categorized under Class 297 and Subclass 462 for Ottomans. This form of ottoman or footrest that contains the same qualities or claims made below has not been located by the inventor up to this time. Specifically, a lightweight ottoman that could be easily transported and that provides a variety of levels of support was what was sought after.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE VIEW OF THE DRAWINGS

In FIG. 1A, an angled perspective line drawing shows the basic construction of the invention as viewed from a front corner angle. The two chambers and corresponding valves, adjustable shoulder strap and support ribbing are visible.

In FIG. 1B, the angled perspective line drawing shows the basic construction of the invention as viewed from a back corner angle. The two chambers and corresponding valves, adjustable strap and support ribbing are visible along with the pocket as viewed facing front. The shaded lines indicate that the ribbing is beneath the pocket, as well as part of the attachments for the adjustable shoulder strap.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Essentially the invention is an inflatable bladder constructed from PVC material with heat sealing for assembly. The invention is distinguishable in its construction with two separate chambers to form a rectangular box shape with a velour surface on five sides. The sixth side is two-layered non-velour PVC material with an opening on one of the shorter sides to form a pocket. Attached to the inner layer of the non-velour PVC side are the two ends of the attached adjustable carrying strap. The strap can be easily placed inside the pocket when in use on the floor. On the side where the strap is held upright, the two valves are located, with one for each horizontal chamber. The two chambers allow for maximum flexibility in firmness of support and height either as a footrest with one chamber inflated or as an ottoman with three more basiclevels of support dependent upon which side the ottoman rests on the floor. Additional support is provided in the ottoman by the additional ribbing on each side also made from PVC material. On the shorter sides, there is one rib of support connected within each chamber. On the two largest flat sides, there are a total of eight ribs of support, with two running almost the length of the ottoman and six running perpendicularly within the other two. These ribs are connected within the invention, but appear separately from the exterior view. 

1. An inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman to serve as either a footrest with one chamber inflated or as a multi-leveled ottoman when both chambers are inflated, with the level dependent upon amount of inflation and choice of side the ottoman rests on the ground.
 2. As referenced in the previous claim, an inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman with an adjustable carrying shoulder strap attached on one of the shorter sides with heat sealing.
 3. As referenced in the previous claim, an inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman with attached shoulder strap with a full-size pocket attached along the rim to safely contain the strap when in use on the floor or to hold additional items if desired while in transport.
 4. As referenced in the previous claim, an inflatable two-chambered rectangular ottoman with attached shoulder strap and pocket that is structured with a total of 24 internal ribs of PVC material fused internally for additional support and stability to reduce rolling when placed on any one of its sides. 